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MX02 LGW

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,946 mi
Last recorded156,946 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 156,946 miles

Central Front exhaust mount defective

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2021 151,400 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 151,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 144,775 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2020 144,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,132 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 137,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 125,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has a repair plug close to the outer side wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust centre bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 8 Jun 2017 125,570 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Battery insecure battery resecured (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has a repair plug close to the outer side wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace wiper blade prs done kd (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust centre bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,901 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 118,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 89,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,793 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,879 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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MX02 LGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX02 LGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX02 LGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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